ASEAN adopts declaration on combating cross-border crime, finds strong enough 'sanctions'

Cross-border asset recovery will be the “key” to combating transnational crime within the ASEAN framework.

ASEAN Attorneys General/Chiefs Meeting (APAGM) in Bali, Indonesia on September 15. (Source: Antara)

On September 15, in Bali, Indonesia, Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam Nguyen Huy Tien and attorneys general from nine ASEAN member countries signed a joint statement to promote cooperation in tackling cross-border crimes.

The Sanur Bali Declaration was adopted at the ASEAN Attorneys General/Chiefs' Meeting (APAGM) in Bali.

In the statement, ASEAN prosecutors pledged to coordinate more closely to tackle transnational crimes such as online gambling, fraud, corruption, money laundering and asset smuggling. cross-border

Speaking at the Conference, Indonesian Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin said the Sanur Bali Declaration not only reflects a common commitment to fair law enforcement in ASEAN but also an effort to reduce crimes beyond the jurisdiction of each country.

Mr. Sanitiar stressed that cross-border asset recovery would be "key" to combating transnational crime and parties needed to coordinate and cooperate effectively while still respecting the national legal system.

APAGM will serve as a strategic forum to promote international legal cooperation, capacity building and information sharing among ASEAN prosecutors, in line with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

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